Feet Up
Guy Mitchell
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[Chorus:] Feet up, pat him on the po-po Let's hear him laugh Ha-ha! Feet up, pat him on the po-po Let's hear him laugh Ain't seen a babe like this before He's so good-looking, gonna have some more Feet up, pat him on the po-po Let's hear him laugh Ha- ha now I've been known to gamble, take a little drink Then there's the night I had a fight and landed in the clink But now my rooting tooting days are done Gotta be the man that he thinks I am 'cause I love my son Ha ha I knew a lot of women when I was on the go They'd stand in line to drink my wine and help me spend my dough But my wife Rosie ain't that kind Got her to thank for a buck in the bank 'n' this kid of mine I'm gonna do some bragging up and down the town I'm walking into joints anew and passing news around That me and Rosie got a son Though he's just been born, gonna buy him a horn, a baseball, and drum He he's as tiny as a peanut yet I do declare Some day he'll look at me and say, "Hey, how you doing down there?" He'll be good-hearted like his Ma But I bet he'll be a lady-killer just like his Pa
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Written by: BOB MERRILL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm
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13 facts about this song
Singer BackgroundGuy Mitchell, whose real name was Al Cernik, was a popular pop singer and actor during the 1950s and 1960s. Some of his other well-loved songs include "My Heart Cries for You" and "Singing the Blues."
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Title"Feet Up" is one of his humorous and upbeat songs that was released in the year 1952.
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Song Performance"Feet Up" reached number two on the Billboard chart, making it one of Mitchell's most successful and recognizable songs during his career.
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Chart Success"Feet Up" also made it to number one on the UK Singles Chart on November 14, 1952, and stayed there for four weeks.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Columbia Records, which is also home to some of the biggest names in the music industry.
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SongwritingPat Ballard, a popular songwriter during the 1950s, penned the lyrics for "Feet Up." He was known for his work with The Chordettes and other popular acts of that time period.
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B-SideThe B-side of the "Feet Up" vinyl single was "Jenny Kissed Me," which, though not as popular as "Feet Up," was still well-received by listeners at the time.
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GenreThe song is classified under the genre of Traditional Pop, which was popular during the mid-1940s and 1950s.
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Cover VersionsSome of Mitchell's fellow artists liked "Feet Up" so much that they covered it. Among them was Pat Boone, whose version gave the song new life.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was very popular among young people in the 1950s, and it continues to be enjoyed by those who appreciate classic pop music.
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Music VideoMitchell even performed "Feet Up" on his own television show, The Guy Mitchell Show, which was aired in 1957.
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AwardsAlthough "Feet Up" didn't win any awards, its popularity and chart performance contribute to Mitchell's legacy. He was posthumously inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Song LegacyEven today, "Feet Up" remains a favorite among fans of classic pop music, and it is often played on vintage music radio stations and digital platforms.
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